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Australian Wine Tasting @ Stage Left (New Brunswick, NJ)

Stage Left 5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

Jon is heading back to his roots, with an event at the restaurant he got his start at in New Jersey: Stage Left. Stage Left and Catherine Lombardi have been staples in New Brunswick for decades, with a commitment to quality ingredients, warm hospitality, and excellent beverage programs. We will gather at 6:30pm with some welcome hors d’ouevres. At 7pm, we will sit down to a guided tasting and panel discussion with Jon and Stage Left's owners Mark and Francis. We will look at 8 wines in the tasting, including shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and riesling, but also more unusual varieties and surprises…all from producers new to New Jersey. You won’t be disappointed!

$69

Taco’s, Cornhole & Aussie Wine @ Ashe’s Beer Garden (Knoxville, TN)

Ashe's Beer Garden 4524 Old Kingston Pike, Knoxville, United States

Get ready to taste legendary wines, compete in corn hole championships, and eat tacos with Jane at Ashe's Beer Garden. Ashe's is a Knoxville institution that has recently added a beer garden to its offerings. Enjoy a night of fun at this free event! 

Free

How to Drink Australian with Jonathan Ross @ Bibliotheque (NYC)

Bibliotheque 54 Mercer St, New York, NY, United States

We are honored to be Bibliotheque's first wine event! Here's what they have to say: "For Bibliotheque's first wine event, we are extremely lucky to have author, importer, winemaker, and master sommelier Jonathan Ross lead us through a tasting and discussion of one of the most neglected yet diverse wine countries in the world. Along with his partner, Jane Lopes, Jonathan has recently published "How To Drink Australian", a lively, in-depth, and sometimes surprising exploration of the why, the how, and the where of the most exciting wine-producing country in the world today. You will have the opportunity to taste through six Australian wines, and our full food menu will be available for ordering. Additionally, we will have signed copies of "How To Drink Australian" available for purchase at a discounted rate."

$45

Australian Wine Tasting @ Dahlia’s Restaurant & Porch (Atlanta, GA)

Dahlia's Restaurant & Porch 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA, United States

Join Jane at Peachtree Corners' Dahlia's for a tasting of (as always) some great Australian wine. Stay afterwards for dinner to try the wines paired with Dahlia's delicious food. We'll be trying Chalmers Montevecchio Bianco, Mt Yengo Pinot Gris, and Sunspell Cabernet Sauvignon. To RSVP for the tasting, email [email protected].

Free

First Friday Flicks @ Hearts (Nashville, TN)

Hearts 914 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN, United States

This summer, Legend will be partnering with Aussie cafe Hearts for an outdoor movie series. Every first Friday of the month we will be enjoying the sunset while watching some Aussie films and, of course, sipping some Aussie wine. Come enjoy the brand new outdoor patio at Hearts! Rotating food vendors, special beverages, and a guest DJ to kickstart the evening. Every month until October!

Aussie Wine Tasting @ Finch Fine Wines (Birmingham, AL)

Finch Fine Wines 2737 US-280 Suite 144, Mountain Brook, AL, United States

Come hang out with Jane for a tasting at Finch Fine Wines in Birmingham, Alabama. We'll be focusing on two producers, tasting Seppeltsfield's Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet, and Tawny 10 yr; and from the Chalmers family's Mother Block, their White Blend, Red Blend, and Skin Contact. No need to book, just walk in. Hope to see you there!

Garth Cliff @ Sauvage (Phoenix, AZ)

Sauvage 149 West McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join Jane and Garth at Phoenix wine bar Sauvage for a flight of Garth's exciting and profound Western Australian wines. We'll be drinking Chenin, Grenache, Method Ancestrale sparkling, and skin-contact made from Gewürztraminer and Muscat. Free for wine club members, $16 for the rest of us. What better way to spend Father's Day!? 

$16

Western Australian Wine Tasting with Garth Cliff @ Mariposa (Charlotte, NC)

Mariposa 500 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join us at Charlotte's Mariposa for an Australian wine and food tasting event on their patio on Tuesday, June 18th! We will be exploring five wines from Vino Volta accompanied with eclectic, Australian small bites paired with each wine. Located in the Swan District of Western Australia, Vino Volta highlights two star varietals, Chenin Blanc and Grenache, with the focus on making fun, affordable, and expressive wines.

$75

Australian Wine Tasting with Jane @ Turquoise Wine Bar (Phoenix, AZ)

Turquoise Wine Bar 9299 W Olive Ave Ste 101, Peoria, AZ, United States

Jane will be in the house at the Peoria location of Turquoise wine bar, pouring an exceptional line-up and talking about her book How to Drink Australian. (Copies won't be available on the day, purchase ahead of time!) We'll be tasting Seppeltsfield Riesling 2022, Vino Volta ‘Nothing Wrong with Old Skool’ Chenin Blanc 2021, Ngeringa Syrah 2021, and Mérite Red Blend 2016. 

$40

Meet the Winemaker Tasting & Dinner with Garth Cliff of Vino Volta @ Wine Sage (Hendersonville, NC)

Wine Sage 416 N. Main St, Hendersonville, NC, United States

We are thrilled to join Hendersonville's Wine Sage for a tasting dinner with Garth Cliff of Vino Volta. Erin and David of Friends & Neighbors have created an epic small plates dinner to enjoy with these unique and memorable wines. We will be tasting five wines from Vino Volta, with a focus on their Chenin Blanc and Grenache, with a menu including shrimp toast, burrata with grilled spring onion, grilled steak skewers, Aussie-style hand-pies, and lamington! 

$75

Vino Volta Takeover @ Bad Idea (Nashville, TN)

Bad Idea 1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN, United States

Join Jane, Jane and Vino Volta's Garth Cliff at one of our favorite Nashville spots: East Nashville's Bad Idea. Garth's wines will be on pour, with special BTGs available to pair with Bad Idea's superb Laos cuisine. Come say hey!

Summer Tasting Series @ The Wine Spot (Cleveland, OH)

The Wine Spot 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States

Jane will be in Cleveland to participate in The Wine Spot's Summer Tasting Series, where their clientele gets to drink with the people behind the wines. Stay tuned for more details, like wine line-up, pricing, and package rates. Hope to see you there! 

First Friday Flicks @ Hearts (Nashville, TN)

Hearts 914 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN, United States

This summer, Legend will be partnering with Aussie cafe Hearts for an outdoor movie series. Every first Friday of the month we will be enjoying the sunset while watching some Aussie films and, of course, sipping some Aussie wine. Come enjoy the brand new outdoor patio at Hearts! Rotating food vendors, special beverages, and a guest DJ to kickstart the evening. Every month until October!

The Australian Summer Garden Party @ Saint John’s in the Village (NYC)

Saint John's in the Village 218 W 11th St, New York City, NY, United States

Legend is super chuffed to be a sponsor of America Josh's Australian Summer Garden Party! America Josh is a New York-based organization focused on easing Australian expats' (and all expats') transition to the United States. Join us for a summer afternoon in Greenwich Village, New York with live music and Aussie-style finger food along with unlimited wine, beers, and sodas. This is your chance to dress up and meet some fellow Australians in a beautiful garden space right in the heart of lower Manhattan. With live piano, wines by LEGEND – Australian Wine Imports and an array of special guests, we're excited to welcome the warmer months in a dressed up fashion.

$50

Meet & Greet with Jane @ Vom Fass (St. Louis, MO)

Vom Fass 7314 Manchester Rd, Maple Wood, MO, United States

We are thrilled to be leading a tasting at St. Louis's Vom Fass on Tuesday, July 23rd! 

Guests will be able to drink wine, enjoy a 3-plate food pairing prepared by Chef Elizabeth Schuster, and ask questions during this tasting. Come for great wine but stay to enjoy delicious food and your chance to learn about all the ins and outs of great Australian wine. We are limiting this event at 24 attendees each, making sure that attendees will be able to take advantage of the small group setting. Tickets are $50/person and includes wine, food, and what is sure to be a lot of fun!

$50

Australian Wine Class @ The Bighorn Bottle Shop & Wine Bar (Anaconda, MT)

The Bighorn Bottle Shop & Wine Bar 114 Main Street, Anaconda, MT, United States

Jane and Jon are thrilled to be in the house at The Bighorn Bottle Shop & Wine Bar in Anaconda, MT to teach a wine class and lead a tasting of Australian wines. The Bighorn is a beautiful addition to Anaconda in southwestern Montana, opened by the accomplished Vanessa Romero in 2022. Limited, only 25 seats! 

$53.65

First Friday Flicks @ Hearts (Nashville, TN)

Hearts 914 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN, United States

This summer, Legend will be partnering with Aussie cafe Hearts for an outdoor movie series. Every first Friday of the month we will be enjoying the sunset while watching some Aussie films and, of course, sipping some Aussie wine. Come enjoy the brand new outdoor patio at Hearts! Rotating food vendors, special beverages, and a guest DJ to kickstart the evening. Every month until October!

Australian Wine Open House @ Publican Quality Meats (Chicago, IL)

Publican Quality Meats 825 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, United States

Raise a glass to the Land Down Under! Experience six unique wines from Legend  and hang out with Jane as she returns to the place it all started - Jane kicked off her career in wine/beverage in Chicago, working at Lush Wine & Spirits and as a bartender at the Violet Hour.  After you taste through the wines, pick your favorite bottle and order dinner from an Australian-inspired a la carte menu by Chef Rob Levitt. All wine purchases get you entered in a raffle to win a copy of How to Drink Australian! 

$40

Western Australian Wine Competition Finals – Texas Wine School (Houston, TX)

Texas Wine School 2301 Portsmouth St, Houston, TX, United States

Join us for the grand finale of a sommelier competition dedicated to the wines of Western Australia. Witness an exciting live showdown among finalists as they compete in blind tasting, service challenges, and rigorous examinations for the chance to win a trip to Margaret River! You'll have the unique opportunity to taste alongside the contestants during the competition and afterward enjoy a diverse selection of Western Australia's finest wines. Light refreshments will be served, complementing over 40 exceptional wines on offer.

$30